PageantPrep was founded by former attorney, college and law school professor, Erika Kruse Weller, who grew up in and around the pageant business. A master of both written and verbal communication Erika combined her background as a lawyer and professor and developed an exclusive pageant interview coaching course that has helped thousands of contestants not only win in interview but achieve their dream pageant title.
The PageantPrep team, which includes Amy Diaz Case (Mrs. RI, former Miss RI USA and Miss RI Teen USA) for onstage presence and makeup, online interview expert Elena Jackvony, J.D., and talent consultant Marilyn Cocozza Trillo (former 3rd RU to Miss America; Miss Rhode Island America, has a combined total of over 75 years experience at the state, national and international levels and has successfully coached hundreds of contestants since 1999 all over the world in over 40 pageant systems. PageantPrep is the the official pageant coach for Miss/Teen New Jersey USA, Miss/Teen Rhode Island USA sand Miss Massachusetts America World and has been recognized as a Top 10 Pageant Coach by Pageant Planet.

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I can’t thank Erika & Amy enough for their help in my preparation for the Miss RI USA pageant this past October. It was my second time competing in this system and I knew I needed their assistance to take me to the top! I placed third runner up and I know it was because of their amazing training on walking, posing, interview and branding that contributed to my placement! They both are so professional, talented and knowledgeable. I’m forever a PageantPrep girl and can’t wait to work with them again next year!

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De La Zerda

27, December 2018

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It has been an honor to have work with Erika for the past four incredible years. She has been there for me and my family every step of the way and I’m so grateful to have her in my life. I wouldn’t be the woman I am today without her. She believed in me even moments when I did not believe in myself. Erika is not only my coach/mentor but she is my family. I admire her and hope to be half as amazing as her one day.
Thank you Erika and Pageant Prep!! xoxo

Bailey
Medeiros

27, December 2018

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Pageant Prep is outstanding. With the help of Erika, I was able to win Miss Massachusetts Teen USA in 2014. She contributed significantly to my confidence throughout the entire pageant. I learned valuable interview skills and enhanced my ability to walk the runway. Erika even called me the day before the pageant to help me prepare mentally. I’ll be back to train with her again someday! 10/10 recommend

Ashley
Baptista

27, December 2018

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Pageant Prep provides everything a contestant should look for in a coach- one that provides knowledge, encouragement, and makes you feel prepared for any interview room! Erika & Amy are a great duo. The two prepared me to feel so comfortable walking into my very first competition as if I had done this all before. The skills I have learned from Pageant Prep has not only made me successful in competing but a strong candidate in any interview room. My interview skills alone has allowed me to get into an extremely competitive graduate program to accepting my very first professional job!

Caitlin
O'Neill

26, December 2018

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I am FOREVER thankful that I began working with PageantPrep for the first time in 2015 because they have shaped me into who I am today; on and off the stage! Nothing is greater than feeling so confident walking into the pageant interview room with no worries, knowing that you have been prepped by the best. PageantPrep turned a once scary interview process into my now favorite competition during pageant weekend!! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU to Erika & Amy at PageantPrep for everything that you do!

Alexandra
Coppa

26, December 2018

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Erika is not only an amazing coach, but she has become a friend as well. Upon my first pageant (Miss RI's Outstanding Teen in 2011), I went into the interview convinced that it was actually just a conversation, like you are often told. I walked out of my interview knowing that I had been mistaken and would have to learn how to interview for my second attempt. In 2012, I competed again, winning all three prelims and going on to place Top 5 in interview at Miss America's Outstanding Teen. The girl who didn't know the first thing about public speaking and interview skills, coming from little Rhody, was top 5 among 53 contestants at a national pageant just one year later. I recently won the title of Miss Rhode Island 2018 for the Miss America Organization with Erika's help, and spent many hours with her this summer preparing for Miss America. She has been one of my greatest supports for the past 6 years. I even interned with her in high school when she was working as a Supreme Court judge. She is committed to helping her clients better themselves in more than just the pageant world. Further, I am convinced that my interview skills helped me to get accepted to Brown University in 2013, because my college interview went extremely well. She is a mentor, a coach, a support system, and a friend. Thank you, Erika, for helping to make me the person I am today.

Abby
Mansolillo

26, December 2018

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I have worked with PageantPrep for five years now, and every day, I realize ways that I am grateful for Erika. When I tell people I am going to an appointment at my pageant coach, I always feel inclined to inform them how Erika is much more than that- she is a friend; a confidant, always ready with a laugh and meaningful advice. She is always ready to jump into competition with me, whether it is one year or one month in advance. Erika is so knowledgable about everything surrounding pageantry, from how to answer tough current event questions, to how to get the perfect swimsuit walk. Always professional, Erika knows how to manage the line between client and friend. My overall experience with her has been more than wonderful, and I cherish my time with PageantPrep.

Morgan
Roccia

20, July 2016

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Erika's coaching was instrumental in winning my NAM Massachusetts Jr. Teen crown. And working with Erika as I get ready to compete in the NAM Massachusetts Teen division, I feel even more prepared and confident! She is extremely knowledgeable about the different pageant organizations and can customize her coaching accordingly. Erika's knowledge, professionalism and guidance is outstanding. Her coaching provides life long skills that I will utilize as I begin the college process. I am so fortunate to have her as a coach and blessed to call her friend! Thank you, Erika!

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17, February 2016

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I'm so happy I made the decision to have my daughter take interview coaching with Erika and walking classes with Amy. It was not my daughters first pageant, but something was missing from her performance. Erika refined Katie's interview skills so she could stay on task and lose too much time on silly questions. Amy guided her to walk with confidence and command stage presence. Thank You both for helping my daughter win her national title Miss American Teenager 2015!!

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